If you are considering a career in government, law, academics, education or similar fields,the Political Science minor from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration could be a valuable supplement to your major area of study. This is a broad minor focusing on various aspects of governance, political processes and behavior.
A low student-faculty ratio ensures that each student receives attention from faculty members who are experts in their fields.
The course listings below are a representation of what this minor requires. Select elective courses may also be included. Students may have to take additional courses to fulfill the prerequisites of the required courses.
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| POLS 1020 or POLS 1200 required | Introduction to American Politics or Introduction to International Relations |
| POLS | Approved Elective at any level |
| POLS | Approved Elective at any level |
| POLS | Approved Elective at any level |
| POLS | Approved Elective at the 4000-level |
Andrew Cortell is Chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and a Professor of Political Science. His primary area of specialization is international relations. His teaching and research focus on globalization, international organizations, international norms, and national institutions. His work has been published in leading journals such as International Studies Quarterly, International Studies Review, the Review of International Studies, and Comparative Political Studies among others. He is the author of Mediating Globalization: Domestic Institutions and Industrial Policies in the United States and Britain. He spent many years as a faculty member at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where he received the Teacher of the Year Award and chaired the Department of International Affairs. Previously, he was an Olin Fellow in Economics and National Security at Harvard University. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science and a M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University, and a B.A. with honors in History from Wesleyan University.
